Optum Psychiatrists in Downers Grove, IL
I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of adolescents and adults. I started my career in mental health as an inpatient psychiatric nurse at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. After earning my Master’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I joined BlueSky Telepsych.
I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of adolescents and adults. I started my career in mental health as an inpatient psychiatric nurse at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. After earning my Master’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I joined BlueSky Telepsych.
As a PMHNP, instilling your voice in the therapeutic relationship is my passion. With 4 years of experience as a mental health Registered Nurse, I’ve had the opportunity to help clients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Realizing the need for access to mental health services has led to my career advancement. As a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with my Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health, my understanding of mental health disorders has grown exponentially.
As a PMHNP, instilling your voice in the therapeutic relationship is my passion. With 4 years of experience as a mental health Registered Nurse, I’ve had the opportunity to help clients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Realizing the need for access to mental health services has led to my career advancement. As a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with my Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health, my understanding of mental health disorders has grown exponentially.
My ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood swings, or trauma, and seeking more than just a diagnosis, they want to understand the deeper “why” behind their struggles. They’re ready to actively participate in their care and value a thoughtful, compassionate approach. I offer a blend of medication management and supportive therapy, exploring emotional triggers, relationships, and coping styles. Together, we’ll build a trusting, collaborative space where you feel heard, empowered, and supported in your journey toward greater balance and emotional well-being.
My ideal client is someone feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood swings, or trauma, and seeking more than just a diagnosis, they want to understand the deeper “why” behind their struggles. They’re ready to actively participate in their care and value a thoughtful, compassionate approach. I offer a blend of medication management and supportive therapy, exploring emotional triggers, relationships, and coping styles. Together, we’ll build a trusting, collaborative space where you feel heard, empowered, and supported in your journey toward greater balance and emotional well-being.
I’m here to support you during life’s most challenging moments, offering care that’s compassionate, understanding, and focused on your unique needs. I’m an ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of nursing experience, including a strong background in mental health. I earned my Master’s Degree from Northern Kentucky University and became certified in 2023. I take great pride in helping individuals who are struggling and understand how overwhelming mental health challenges can be. It’s truly an honor to walk alongside you and make a meaningful difference in your journey toward healing and wellne
I’m here to support you during life’s most challenging moments, offering care that’s compassionate, understanding, and focused on your unique needs. I’m an ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of nursing experience, including a strong background in mental health. I earned my Master’s Degree from Northern Kentucky University and became certified in 2023. I take great pride in helping individuals who are struggling and understand how overwhelming mental health challenges can be. It’s truly an honor to walk alongside you and make a meaningful difference in your journey toward healing and wellne
I work best with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, OCD, past trauma, or major life changes. Many of my clients are also exploring their identity, including those within the LGBTQ+ community. I provide a safe, affirming space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered to heal, grow, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life with compassionate, personalized care.
I work best with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, OCD, past trauma, or major life changes. Many of my clients are also exploring their identity, including those within the LGBTQ+ community. I provide a safe, affirming space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered to heal, grow, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life with compassionate, personalized care.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 17 years of extensive experience in healthcare, I have honed my skills across a spectrum of clinical settings, encompassing acute and maternal inpatient care, as well as outpatient care. My commitment lies in delivering comprehensive and compassionate mental health services to patients spanning all age groups, addressing a diverse range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 17 years of extensive experience in healthcare, I have honed my skills across a spectrum of clinical settings, encompassing acute and maternal inpatient care, as well as outpatient care. My commitment lies in delivering comprehensive and compassionate mental health services to patients spanning all age groups, addressing a diverse range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD.
I tend to work with individuals who want more than a quick fix or surface-level approach. I give careful attention to medication and patterns, behaviors, and underlying factors that contribute to how you are feeling.
My goal is to help you feel more stable and better equipped to move forward in your life—with a treatment approach that is attainable. I use a more focused practice in order to provide care to each individual. My approach is best suited for those seeking a higher level of care that is both practical and deeply considered.
I tend to work with individuals who want more than a quick fix or surface-level approach. I give careful attention to medication and patterns, behaviors, and underlying factors that contribute to how you are feeling.
My goal is to help you feel more stable and better equipped to move forward in your life—with a treatment approach that is attainable. I use a more focused practice in order to provide care to each individual. My approach is best suited for those seeking a higher level of care that is both practical and deeply considered.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental wellness, I provide holistic, evidence-based care that addresses biological, psychological, and social aspects of mental health. I collaborate with each patient to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. My clinical focus includes depressive, bipolar, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, trauma-related, and schizophrenia spectrum. I integrate techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
Dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental wellness, I provide holistic, evidence-based care that addresses biological, psychological, and social aspects of mental health. I collaborate with each patient to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. My clinical focus includes depressive, bipolar, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, trauma-related, and schizophrenia spectrum. I integrate techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
Providing psychiatric care to young adults and adults, I specialize in treating anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD. My approach is comprehensive and compassionate, emphasizing individualized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals.
I believe in shared decision-making and collaborate closely with patients to develop treatment plans that align with their values and lifestyle. Taking a holistic perspective, I support not only symptom management but overall well-being, helping patients build resilience and achieve meaningful, lasting improvements in mental health.
Providing psychiatric care to young adults and adults, I specialize in treating anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD. My approach is comprehensive and compassionate, emphasizing individualized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals.
I believe in shared decision-making and collaborate closely with patients to develop treatment plans that align with their values and lifestyle. Taking a holistic perspective, I support not only symptom management but overall well-being, helping patients build resilience and achieve meaningful, lasting improvements in mental health.
I was drawn to advocating for those who felt unheard, ensuring they received compassionate, personalized care. My diverse experience includes working on adolescent and adult inpatient psychiatric units, serving as a psychiatric triage nurse. These roles offered valuable exposure to severe mental health challenges like suicidality, psychosis, and trauma, profoundly shaping my empathetic, precise, and advocacy-driven approach. I specialize in treating mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety disorders, and ADHD.
I was drawn to advocating for those who felt unheard, ensuring they received compassionate, personalized care. My diverse experience includes working on adolescent and adult inpatient psychiatric units, serving as a psychiatric triage nurse. These roles offered valuable exposure to severe mental health challenges like suicidality, psychosis, and trauma, profoundly shaping my empathetic, precise, and advocacy-driven approach. I specialize in treating mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety disorders, and ADHD.
I am currently accepting new patients, and can see you within 1-2 weeks! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who provides psychiatric medication management services for clients who are 6-99 years old. I specialize in treating Autism, OCD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and women's mental health issues. I understand that life changes bring anxiety, and affect sleep, your appetite, and your work and social life. I would like to work with you to find solutions to make life better.
I am currently accepting new patients, and can see you within 1-2 weeks! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who provides psychiatric medication management services for clients who are 6-99 years old. I specialize in treating Autism, OCD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and women's mental health issues. I understand that life changes bring anxiety, and affect sleep, your appetite, and your work and social life. I would like to work with you to find solutions to make life better.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I have extensive experience treating adults with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). My background includes work in diverse settings such as outpatient clinics, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, and mental health nursing facilities. I believe in delivering evidence-based, individualized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I have extensive experience treating adults with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). My background includes work in diverse settings such as outpatient clinics, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, and mental health nursing facilities. I believe in delivering evidence-based, individualized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Gebreyesus Hidad, PMHNPBC provides compassionate, evidencebased mental health care to individuals and families across Illinois through LifeStance Health. He supports children, teens, and adults through a variety of life stages and challenges, offering both therapeutic and psychiatric services including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and medication management. With a clinical approach grounded in empathy and wholeperson care, Gebreyesus helps patients navigate conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Gebreyesus Hidad, PMHNPBC provides compassionate, evidencebased mental health care to individuals and families across Illinois through LifeStance Health. He supports children, teens, and adults through a variety of life stages and challenges, offering both therapeutic and psychiatric services including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and medication management. With a clinical approach grounded in empathy and wholeperson care, Gebreyesus helps patients navigate conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Patients often describe Olalekan as calm, patient, and easy to talk to. He takes time to learn what someone is going through and builds a care plan together with them rather than for them. His approach blends practical symptom relief with long-term support, so patients can feel better now while still working toward lasting stability. Olalekan has extensive experience working with people who have more complex needs, including those dealing with substance use, psychosis, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring concerns.
Patients often describe Olalekan as calm, patient, and easy to talk to. He takes time to learn what someone is going through and builds a care plan together with them rather than for them. His approach blends practical symptom relief with long-term support, so patients can feel better now while still working toward lasting stability. Olalekan has extensive experience working with people who have more complex needs, including those dealing with substance use, psychosis, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring concerns.
Hi there! I’m Medina, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Illinois. I help adult patients just like you or your loved one: individuals that have it within them to thrive, but just need some support getting there. Let’s focus on your strengths together! I am passionate about Mental Health and aim to provide patients with empathetic and holistic care. I have over 10 years of Nursing and mental health care experience . Lets work on your mental and emotional wellbeing together.
Hi there! I’m Medina, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Illinois. I help adult patients just like you or your loved one: individuals that have it within them to thrive, but just need some support getting there. Let’s focus on your strengths together! I am passionate about Mental Health and aim to provide patients with empathetic and holistic care. I have over 10 years of Nursing and mental health care experience . Lets work on your mental and emotional wellbeing together.
Meet Judy – Your Partner in Mental Wellness.
With over 30 years of compassionate, evidence-based care, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with understanding and support. As a board-certified and licensed Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’ve worked across diverse healthcare settings—from critical care and trauma to substance abuse treatment—always placing your well-being at the center.
Meet Judy – Your Partner in Mental Wellness.
With over 30 years of compassionate, evidence-based care, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with understanding and support. As a board-certified and licensed Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I’ve worked across diverse healthcare settings—from critical care and trauma to substance abuse treatment—always placing your well-being at the center.
As a board-certified Physician Assistant, my focus is on providing collaborative, holistic mental health care that aligns evidence-based treatment with each person’s unique needs. I work with young adults and adults managing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and hyperactive disorders such as ADD/ADHD. My approach blends clinical expertise with genuine compassion, ensuring patients feel supported, understood, and actively involved in their treatment decisions.
As a board-certified Physician Assistant, my focus is on providing collaborative, holistic mental health care that aligns evidence-based treatment with each person’s unique needs. I work with young adults and adults managing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and hyperactive disorders such as ADD/ADHD. My approach blends clinical expertise with genuine compassion, ensuring patients feel supported, understood, and actively involved in their treatment decisions.
Stephanie Kutella, PMHNP, brings compassionate and comprehensive mental health care, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of well-being. Serving patients throughout Illinois, Stephanie tailors her practice to meet the unique needs of each individual, addressing faith and spirituality, mindfulness, and positive lifestyle changes. She believes in the importance of integrative therapies, including yoga, art therapy, and meditation, to complement traditional treatments.
Stephanie Kutella, PMHNP, brings compassionate and comprehensive mental health care, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of well-being. Serving patients throughout Illinois, Stephanie tailors her practice to meet the unique needs of each individual, addressing faith and spirituality, mindfulness, and positive lifestyle changes. She believes in the importance of integrative therapies, including yoga, art therapy, and meditation, to complement traditional treatments.
Dr. Asma Khalid is committed to helping children, teens, and adults across Illinois manage mental health challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides a safe, respectful space for patients to explore their concerns and works collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans. With expertise in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry, Dr. Khalid offers comprehensive medication management to address a wide range of conditions, from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and ADHD. Passionate about supporting patients through life’s most difficult moments, Dr.Dr. Asma Khalid is committed to helping childre
Dr. Asma Khalid is committed to helping children, teens, and adults across Illinois manage mental health challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides a safe, respectful space for patients to explore their concerns and works collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans. With expertise in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry, Dr. Khalid offers comprehensive medication management to address a wide range of conditions, from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and ADHD. Passionate about supporting patients through life’s most difficult moments, Dr.Dr. Asma Khalid is committed to helping childre
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